Thinking Skills is an integral feature of the Foundation Stage. This resource includes 120 cross-curricular questions. Choose one question to display EVERY morning for the children and make it part of CT. This will encourage those weaker students to participate. You can choose several children to answer the question or the class as a whole. You can use this as part of your assessment, questions you should ask yourself- -Can children ask questions and express the need to find out more? - Are they self-critical? Do they accept suggestions from others? Are they open to challenge? -Can they sort, order and classify information? -Can they brainstorm? -Do they appear confident? This resource will develop a high quality thinking environment in the Early Years. It will enhance learning and enable quality thinking experiences. Included- 120 Questions in Powerpoint Format (I have also included the pdf, if you want to print and laminate you can) This resource can also be used for Year 1.

This is the second set of my Sight Word Activity Pack. You can find the link below to the first set. Sight word activities bring reading to life! Learning sight words is crucial for young readers who need to build a foundation for writing sentences. Included in this HUGE 82 page resource pack- 55 Worksheets (yes, really! check the preview) One set of Word Wall Sight Words (50 Words-Set 1) You can find the first set here - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sight-word-activity-pack-set-1-11158937 Or you can buy both together here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/sight-word-resource-multipack-11166923

Almost 25 years ago, the world made a promise to children: that we would do everything in our power to protect and promote their rights to survive and thrive, to learn and grow, to make their voices heard and to reach their full potential. In spite of the overall gains, there are many children who have fallen even further behind. Old challenges have combined with new problems to deprive many children of their rights and the benefits of development. The 20th November is World Children's Day and this pack will enable you to include it as part of your learning this term. The pack can be used all year round. Included in this 25 page pack is everything you need to promote a positive learning environment in your classroom and to tackle the topic of Human Values and Rights of the Child. It includes writing templates, printables (no prep required, just print and go!), mindmaps, project task cards, certificates and more. It touches on the areas of - -Right to be Safe -Right to an Education -Covers areas of learning such as building self-esteem, strength and weaknesses Students will love the tasks and worksheets set out in this pack. Check out the preview!

These 5 minute Brain Break Activity Cards will give your students a break! A break that some of them so often need! Give them 5/10 minutes to step away from ‘learning’. With these fun activity cards, students will ‘think’ they aren’t learning but having fun, of course, that isn’t true! Task cards are FUN and educational! Many cover lots of learning areas; self-control, speaking and listening, creative form and much, much more! These brain breaks are suitable for students of ALL ages. This resource is FANTASTIC for students with ASD/Aspergers/ADHD and other SEN.

January Writing Pack Age/Year Group Early Years and Key Stage 1 Total Pages in download ❤ 38 File Type PDF Resource Content This writing activity pack is for the month of January (other packs can be found in my shop!) and is perfect for emerging readers and writers. Ideal for English Creative Writing Lessons and/or for Early Finishers. Included are over 30 printables - no prep required, just print, staple and go! Perfect for late EYFS/ KS1 but may help weaker lower KS2 students. ❂ Includes one page for EVERY single day in January including weekends (if you need to send homework - these are perfect!) ❂ One topic word mat (these are great and should be laminated) ❂ One picture word mat (should also be laminated for long-term durability) You can use this pack year after year EVERY January! Check the preview! Reviews and feedback are appreciated, I value all but as we tell our students, try to be constructive! @ pollypuddleduck@gmail.com Printing Tip: This educational resource has been designed for printing on A4 size paper. If you are printing on a different size, select ‘shrink’ or ‘print to fit page’ (or similar option) in order for the contents to fit correctly. TOU Purchase of this resource entitles YOU, the buyer, the right to reproduce the pages for personal and classroom use ONLY. Duplication for other classes, an entire school or for commercial use is strictly prohibited without written permission from Polly Puddleduck. Minor editing is allowed but only for personal use. The document remains under the copyright of Polly Puddleduck even when edited. Posting this item in whole or part on the Internet in any form is strictly prohibited and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Polly Puddleduck ©2017

Finger Space Pointer Templates for those emerging writer that keep forgetting their finger spaces! Over 30 pointers, 5 designs. Laminate to finish.

These games can be used in the classroom, however, I made them for my own family for Christmas and thought I would share them as a Christmas Games Pack. When the Queen's speech is over and the Christmas soaps haven't started yet, try out this fun pack! Suitable for ALL ages and guaranteed to fill your day with giggles and cheer! Included in this 65 page pack 2 Games Big Charades and Little Charades (includes over 80 Game Cards)

Word Families are an important part of Spelling and Language Acquisition. Included in this pack are 10 Word Family Board Games. Word Families included but not limited to are- -ab -ad -ag -am -an -ap -at -ed -en -et -ig -in and many more!! These board games are a MUST HAVE for your classroom! Students can play in groups of 2 or 4!

Children are now required in KS1 to be able to read contractions, this pack starts off with those simple contractions such as 'I'm / it's / he's ' before moving on to more difficult contractions such as 'could've / they've'. Included in this 26 page pack- -Over 10 differentiated worksheets. These include simple tasks such as 'underlining' the contractions to more complex tasks such as, writing a story using contractions. -One Match up Game

Word families are groups of words that have a common feature or pattern - they have some of the same combinations of letters in them and a similar sound. For example, at, cat, hat, and fat are a family of words with the “at” sound and letter combination in common. This pack contains 7 ‘family’ groups. -at -ad -ab -ag -an -am -ap The download includes several differentiated printable worksheet pages, tracing to writing whole words and sentence formation. The pack also includes one complete set of match up games. Can be used during carousel reading activities, morning centres and or at literacy challenge areas. This pack encourage child-led learning!

Students should roll the die, say the sound plus a word that starts with that sound… There are silly activities included that they must do should they land on a task square! Have fun with these! 17 games - 2/3 players per game Enough for a whole class

Word families are groups of words that have a common feature or pattern - they have some of the same combinations of letters in them and a similar sound. For example, at, cat, hat, and fat are a family of words with the "at" sound and letter combination in common. This pack contains 3 'family' groups. -et -ed -en The download includes several differentiated printable worksheet pages, tracing to writing whole words and sentence formation. The pack also includes one complete set of match up games. I have other packs in store for other Word Families.

This pack will help students to develop a positive sense of themselves and others, form positive relationships and develop respect for others. The 43 page pack discusses characteristics and what makes a good citizen. This can be used in conjunction with the unit British Values. Included are several individual writing tasks focusing on areas such as Respect, Responsibility, Tolerance and Compassion. Also included are group/partner tasks. The pack also includes one full set of real life pictures showing different characters in different situations. ALSO included- One full set of display flashcards! Check out the preview! An extensive pack-one that you and your students will love!

This PSHE / Literacy Pack is perfect for KS3/KS4 students. It discusses Relationships- the importance of Respect, the consequences of Deception and more. Students can be split up into groups to complete the writing tasks. Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to get some PSHE covered! Grab this pack today to make that happen! Download includes: The History Of Valentine's Day (one reading comprehension) Writing Tasks for individual and group work focusing on different areas of PSHE. BONUS: 4 Valentine's Day cards - just for fun!

This pack focuses on starting story telling, mainly how to begin and end. It discusses how best to begin stories with examples and discusses what the reader may be looking for. Includes over 12 worksheets with infographics and specific tasks. Includes 1 A4 handy writing tips guide for Literacy Notebooks and Homework Books. Check out the preview!

Included in this pack are 20 written tasks and 20 picture tasks – students that are able to read may use these cards then carry out the task, this can be done individually or as a group. Other students should be encouraged to guess what ‘character or animal’ the students are ‘acting’ out. They may use props, draw pictures (similar) and/or use non-verbal communication cues. This can be tricky with the Lower EYFS but after a few sessions, students become familiar with the concept and begin to really enjoy this! It is great for those students who may be ELL, using non-verbal communication is great for everyone! Includes picture cards only for those that are unable to read. I have used the picture cards during Circle Time (we choose a card and then we pick a book related to the card and/or think of a Nursery Rhyme). Enjoy this mini challenge pack! Includes 15 A4 Pages - 4 cards per slide. Check out the preview!

This Unit of Work covers various areas of the curriculum such as Literacy, Maths and PSHE. Included in this 49 page pack- One complete Baa, Baa, Black Sheep Nursery Rhyme Resource Reading Book (these are in colour and perfect for Circle Time) Over 15 differentiated worksheets and printables. These differentiated worksheets are perfect for emergent readers and writers. The pack also includes several phoneme awareness printables and a set of vocabulary word cards. These can be used for storyboards and/or word walls or displays. Worksheets and printables include but not limited to- -Picture Story -Retell the Story -Tracing -Drawing -Rewriting the Rhyme -Phoneme Awareness of 'Sh' -Several tracing worksheets covering the high frequency words used in the rhyme -Addition and Subtraction *Also includes characters, finger puppets and scenery for storyboards* I can guarantee your students will adore this pack! Check out the preview! Ideal for EYFS and KS1

Having a Teddy Bears picnic? Need something to go with your Easter Bunny hunt or do you just fancy having a teddy bear word wall? Grab these beautifully illustrated high frequency word flashcards! Check out the preview- Over 120 Words included. Perfect for EYFS/KS1 or ELL

Resource Title Colour Recognition and Language Acquisition Assessment Age/Year Group Early Years and Key Stage 1 Total Pages in download ❤ 16 File Type PDF Resource Content ❂ Colour Recognition by Pointing Activity ❂ Colour Recognition by Language Acquisition Task ❂ Colour Recognition by Copying BONUS: Additional Colour Flashcards (smiley faces) for Exploring Colour. These can be used as part of the tasks. Check the preview! Reviews and feedback are appreciated, I value all but as we tell our students, try to be constructive! @ pollypuddleduck@gmail.com Printing Tip: This educational resource has been designed for printing on A4 size paper. If you are printing on a different size, select ‘shrink’ or ‘print to fit page’ (or similar option) in order for the contents to fit correctly. TOU Purchase of this resource entitles YOU, the buyer, the right to reproduce the pages for personal and classroom use ONLY. Duplication for other classes, an entire school or for commercial use is strictly prohibited without written permission from Polly Puddleduck. Minor editing is allowed but only for personal use. The document remains under the copyright of Polly Puddleduck even when edited. Posting this item in whole or part on the Internet in any form is strictly prohibited and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Polly Puddleduck ©2016

Resource Title Creative Writing Pack (Summer Themed) Age/Year Group Key Stage One and Key Stage Two Total Pages in download ❤ 40 File Type PDF Resource Content ❂ My Summer Beach Bucket List ❂ Summer Goals ❂ A Summer Picnic ❂ Bye Bye Spring, Hello Summer ❂ Summer Facts ❂ Summer Sensory Writing ❂ Over 30 NO PREP Printable Worksheets and Writing Tasks BONUS: Also include 24 Summer Themed Early Finisher Tasks Check the preview! Reviews and feedback are appreciated, I value all but as we tell our students, try to be constructive! @ pollypuddleduck@gmail.com Printing Tip: This educational resource has been designed for printing on A4 size paper. If you are printing on a different size, select ‘shrink’ or ‘print to fit page’ (or similar option) in order for the contents to fit correctly. TOU Purchase of this resource entitles YOU, the buyer, the right to reproduce the pages for personal and classroom use ONLY. Duplication for other classes, an entire school or for commercial use is strictly prohibited without written permission from Polly Puddleduck. Minor editing is allowed but only for personal use. The document remains under the copyright of Polly Puddleduck even when edited. Posting this item in whole or part on the Internet in any form is strictly prohibited and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Polly Puddleduck ©2016